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September 24, 2021

Guyana's President Calls Out Disproportionate Effects of Climate Crisis on Small Island Nations
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At the United Nations, leaders from low-lying and island nations have
also called on wealthy countries to do far more to combat the climate
emergency. This is Guyanese President Irfaan Ali.

President Irfaan Ali: "Small island states and continental countries
with low-lying coastlines, such as Guyana, will be the first to feel the
full brunt of the impending disaster. Yet our countries are among the
lowest emitters of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing the least to
the harmful and destructive effects of climate change. This is not only
unfair; it is unjust."



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